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1895.] Document No. 11. 65
SECOND REPORT.
Now in charge, 21; able to work, 15; helpless, 6; confined, 0. Dr. R.
B. Jewell is physician, at $1.50 per visit. Inmates March 1, 1893, 28;
admitted to September 1, 1893, 5; deaths, 0: discharged, 1; can assist on
farm, 0. Religious services twice each Sunday. Outdoor relief to
about 50, at $1 to $3 per month.
Remarks.—The grand jury at the recent term of court reported the
home and workhouse well managed, and premises in good condition,
except an improvement in the heating arrangements. In the work-house
there are 16 males, 3 females. Three have been punished for dis-obedience
of rules. Our former county physician, Dr. W. F. Potter,
died about two months ago. Kind and generous to the poor, he is very
much missed. Respectfully submitted, , A. G. Hankins.
NORTHAMPTON.
The home is 1} miles from Jackson, on rising land, easily draining
after rain, as reported. Now in charge, 26: able to work, 6; helpless, 20;
insane, 1; confined, 0. The Superintendent is Reed Jackson, at $30 per
month and use of supplies. Dr. Henry W.|^Lewis (Jackson) is physician,
at $200 a year as Superintendent of Health of the county. No records
at home, except 1 death since January 1, 1893, from delirium tremens;
discharged, 1; can assist on farm, 4. Houses a good distance apart;
kept clean and in good order. Has 400 acres; 100 in cultivation; 1 horse,
2 mules, 10 cattle, 47 hogs. Prayer- meeting once a month. Children,
4; not capable of caring for themselves; parents inmates of the home.
Punishment of one man for assault on Superintendent by confinement for
one month. By outdoor relief 10 were supported at $4 for 3 months each.
Remarks.—The houses in which inmates live are kept clean. The
inmates are bathed once a week and furnished with clean clothes. The
situation is healthy. John W. Ma.cRae.
ONSLOW.
Situated 9 miles from Jacksonville, near Catherine Lake, on public
road from village of Richlands to courthouse. In charge, 4; able to
work, 0; helpless, 0; confined, 0; weekly per capita, about $1. The Super-intendent
is Mrs. Peggy Thomas (Catharine Lake) at $40 in money, no
perquisites. Dr. E. L. Cox (Jacksonville) is physician, receives fees
amounting to $100 per year. On December 1, 1891, there were 4 inmates;
admitted to September 1, ,3; deaths, 2; discharged, 11; can assist
on farm, 1. Premises much improved since last report. All the rooms
ceiled around the walls and overhead; they are comparatively neat and
well kept. Has 25 acres flat pine land, clay subsoil; one acre cultivated;
no stock. No regular religious services. Children, 1 boy (dropsical)
about 12 years—can secure a good home for him when his health is
better. By outdoor relief, 54 persons are allowed about |25 each annu-ally.
R. Duffy, Secretary.
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1895.] Document No. 11. 65
SECOND REPORT.
Now in charge, 21; able to work, 15; helpless, 6; confined, 0. Dr. R.
B. Jewell is physician, at $1.50 per visit. Inmates March 1, 1893, 28;
admitted to September 1, 1893, 5; deaths, 0: discharged, 1; can assist on
farm, 0. Religious services twice each Sunday. Outdoor relief to
about 50, at $1 to $3 per month.
Remarks.—The grand jury at the recent term of court reported the
home and workhouse well managed, and premises in good condition,
except an improvement in the heating arrangements. In the work-house
there are 16 males, 3 females. Three have been punished for dis-obedience
of rules. Our former county physician, Dr. W. F. Potter,
died about two months ago. Kind and generous to the poor, he is very
much missed. Respectfully submitted, , A. G. Hankins.
NORTHAMPTON.
The home is 1} miles from Jackson, on rising land, easily draining
after rain, as reported. Now in charge, 26: able to work, 6; helpless, 20;
insane, 1; confined, 0. The Superintendent is Reed Jackson, at $30 per
month and use of supplies. Dr. Henry W.|^Lewis (Jackson) is physician,
at $200 a year as Superintendent of Health of the county. No records
at home, except 1 death since January 1, 1893, from delirium tremens;
discharged, 1; can assist on farm, 4. Houses a good distance apart;
kept clean and in good order. Has 400 acres; 100 in cultivation; 1 horse,
2 mules, 10 cattle, 47 hogs. Prayer- meeting once a month. Children,
4; not capable of caring for themselves; parents inmates of the home.
Punishment of one man for assault on Superintendent by confinement for
one month. By outdoor relief 10 were supported at $4 for 3 months each.
Remarks.—The houses in which inmates live are kept clean. The
inmates are bathed once a week and furnished with clean clothes. The
situation is healthy. John W. Ma.cRae.
ONSLOW.
Situated 9 miles from Jacksonville, near Catherine Lake, on public
road from village of Richlands to courthouse. In charge, 4; able to
work, 0; helpless, 0; confined, 0; weekly per capita, about $1. The Super-intendent
is Mrs. Peggy Thomas (Catharine Lake) at $40 in money, no
perquisites. Dr. E. L. Cox (Jacksonville) is physician, receives fees
amounting to $100 per year. On December 1, 1891, there were 4 inmates;
admitted to September 1, ,3; deaths, 2; discharged, 11; can assist
on farm, 1. Premises much improved since last report. All the rooms
ceiled around the walls and overhead; they are comparatively neat and
well kept. Has 25 acres flat pine land, clay subsoil; one acre cultivated;
no stock. No regular religious services. Children, 1 boy (dropsical)
about 12 years—can secure a good home for him when his health is
better. By outdoor relief, 54 persons are allowed about |25 each annu-ally.
R. Duffy, Secretary.
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